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Brookings, SD vs Hot Springs, SD

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- Hot Springs has 31.0% less rainy days than Brookings.
- Hot Springs has 8.0% more Sunny Days than Brookings.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Hot Springs scores 6.0% better than Brookings
 Brookings, SDHot Springs, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny212  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low4  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock34482443
Reviews for Brookings    5 Reviews

The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

Nice Midwestern  More

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i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area.  More

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Reviews for Hot Springs    3 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

We are South Dakota natives and we moved to Hot Springs in 2023 after retiring. This move was predicated on a long-time knowledge of the city and many visits here going  More

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Over 11 years ago

Hot Springs, South Dakota has everything a retired person could want. I moved here (from Connecticut) ten years ago and I've never been happier. We have a beautiful  More

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This is a small town, suitable for those who like the Black Hills and want someplace quieter than Rapid City (and a little warmer -- it's located in a kind of climatic  More

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